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Coverage of Cornell's 61st Trustee-Council Annual Meeting

Cornell poised to flourish like never before
Four years before its sesquicentennial, "high on a hill with our feet on the ground," Cornell University is poised to expand its reach, enhance its academic prowess and extend its leadership, President David Skorton said in his State of the University Address Oct. 21. "Cornell has had another extraordinary year and is poised to flourish and lead as never before."

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David Skorton

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New humanities building to provide gateway to Arts Quad
The space, which will recognize the vitality of the humanities on campus, is planned for a 2015 opening.

Dan Huttenlocher

Dan Huttenlocher talks up NYC tech campus for trustees
Cornell, a "tech powerhouse," is prepared to spur economic development and technology transfer in the city.

Rem Koolhaas

Renowned architect Rem Koolhaas speaks on 'Progress'
He toured the recently completed Milstein Hall with members of his firm and lectured on trends in modern architecture.

Frank DiSalvo

On sustainability forefront, CU is showing how it can be done
With its wide expertise, Cornell demonstrates "a way forward" in sustainability.

iPhone and social media

Social media is here to stay, says Jeff Hancock
He shared his research into the veracity of online communications and what scientists can extract from it.

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'Cornell Now' expands fundraising goal to $4.75 billion
The campaign will support the strategic plan's priorities as the university approaches its sesquicentennial in 2015.

Don Randel

Former provost Don Randel discusses future of humanities
Cornell's unique combination of strengths in the humanities and the sciences also gives it unique challenges.

Anne Moscona

Collaborations between Ithaca and Weill Cornell boost research
The collaborations yield results that might otherwise be impossible and make Cornell more attractive to graduate students.

Renee Alexander

Diversity leaders promote 'every person in every study'
Recently formed diversity offices aim to help students become skilled in interacting across differences.

Mary Woods

Indian architect is example of working in many worlds, says professor
Mary Woods reflected on the work of Brinda Somaya, from an earthquake-stricken village to new IT campuses.